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Experienced, Helpful, and Practical

5.0 stars

Posted by Gary September 9, 2016

When our parents entered skilled nursing facilities, we faced confusing questions about medical assistance and elder care regulations. Even though we worked hard to research local and state resources, it was often difficult to find clear, consistent, and concrete answers to guide our decisions. We were urgently looking for help and practical experience. We found that with Bob Chesley.

During the first time that we met Bob, we could see that he was very experienced with the practical questions of elder care, estate, and end of life decisions. He met with us several times, sometimes with short notice, and responded quickly over phone and email. He helped us to sort through options, make decisions, and document our choices. With his help, we navigated through application details, spenddown options, account changes, and life estate questions.

It was an anxious time for us. We were happy that we found Bob. He has been friendly and easy to work with, and we have greatly appreciated his help. His staff has also been helpful and responsive during this time as they supported his work.

After our parents died, we have been continuing to work with Bob to organize the legal, business, and financial documents for our farm.

Medical Assistance Help

5.0 stars

Anonymous review posted onMarch 17, 2011

Mr. Chesley was available to answer all of the questions my family and I had when we made the decision to put our father into a nursing home. His knowlege of how medical assistance works was very helpful.

About me

My practice includes disability planning and nursing home planning, including getting clients qualified for government programs, such as Medical Assistance, Elderly Waiver and Alternative Care. I works with Special Needs Trusts, Wills, Trusts, Estates, Powers of Attorney, Life Estates, and Health Care Directives. I am a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and the Elder Law Section and Probate and Trust Law Section of the Minnesota State Bar Association.

Attorney endorsements

I endorse this lawyer. There is no situation that is too complex for Bob. He can help you make the right decisions for your family. I have personally used him for my estate planning and trust his advice.